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Olney Theatre Center Puts ‘The Royale’ in the Boxing Ring

In 1905, Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of becoming the first African American boxer to fight for the heavyweight championship. Despite racking up a string of vicious …

On Exhibit

Glenstone Museum Shows the Work of Contemporary Artist Rirkrit Tiravanija

By Lisa Traiger

FEAR EATS THE SOUL by Rirkrit Tiravanija blurs the boundaries between art and life, a key aspect of the artist’s practice that has led him at times to abandon the art …

In Concert

ChorSymphonica Presents Third Annual Wheaton …

By Ellyn Wexler

Exploring Montgomery , Fall Fun

A Host of Halloween 2019 Events and Programs Haunt …

By Ellyn Wexler

History + Heritage

BlackRock Center for the Arts Introduces Diwali Festival

By Peggy Vaughn

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Spotlight

Elephant and Piggie's We Are In A Play!

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC

Sep 20

Oct 20

Elephant and Piggie's We Are In A Play!

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!” September 20–October 20, 2019 Directed by Cara Gabriel Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Presented by Imagination Stage

Sep 28

Oct 27

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Beloved by children for generations, Eric Carle’s children’s books come off the page and onto the stage in an unforgettable theatrical...

Bel Cantanti Opera - Verdi's Rigoletto

Presented by Bel Cantanti Opera

Oct 13 - 20

Bel Cantanti Opera - Verdi's Rigoletto

Presented by Bel Cantanti Opera at Randolph Road Theatre

Cast: Gilda: Chelsea Lehnea; Rigoletto: Gustavo Feulien; Duke of Mantua: Daniel Noone; Sparafucile: Christian Isaiah Simmons; Maddalena: Laura Zahn;...

Singer Songwriter Concert Series: Peter Case Workshop & Concert

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 19

Singer Songwriter Concert Series: Peter Case Workshop & Concert

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

This three-time Grammy nominee’s work sets the bar for authenticity, passion and imagination, spanning genres that include folk, blues and...

Bobtail BONG BONG: A Monkey's Tale, Wheaton Family Theatre Series Event

Presented by InterAct Story Theatre

Oct 19

Bobtail BONG BONG: A Monkey's Tale, Wheaton Family Theatre Series Event

Presented by InterAct Story Theatre at Highland Elementary School

Monkey Business is hard work…and even harder choices! Bob the Monkey needs your help to figure it out! Join us for this interactive play for kids...

Gustafer Yellowgold

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 20

Gustafer Yellowgold

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Gustafer Yellowgold is a funny and touching multimedia performance filled with music, animation, and storytelling. These music and “moving art”...

Guitarist Sharon Isbin: Practice Workshop and Interview

Presented by Levine Music

Oct 20

Guitarist Sharon Isbin: Practice Workshop and Interview

Presented by Levine Music at Silver Spring Library

Join us for a workshop and interview with the multiple GRAMMY-Award winning classical guitarist, Sharon Isbin! Chair of the guitar department at the...

Wheaton Conversation Concert with Bach's Jesu, meine Freude

Presented by ChorSymphonica

Oct 20

Wheaton Conversation Concert with Bach's Jesu, meine Freude

Presented by ChorSymphonica at Hughes United Methodist Church

A special event! For our annual Wheaton Conversation Concert programs ChorSymphonica presents the introductory lectures in English and Spanish. The...

Dong Xi World Music Concert

Presented by Takoma Park Arts

Oct 25

Dong Xi World Music Concert

Presented by Takoma Park Arts at Takoma Park Community Center

In a unique concert spanning cultures, Chinese dulcimer player Chao Tian They and percussionist Tom Teasley combine musical traditions in their...

BSO Presents Mozart Violin Concerto

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Oct 26

BSO Presents Mozart Violin Concerto

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

Violin phenom Stefan Jackiw returns to the BSO in a program of Viennese masterpieces, led by rising young Austrian conductor David Danzmayr. From...

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Free

To Sing Against the Night Poetry Reading

Presented by Takoma Park Arts

Oct 17

To Sing Against the Night Poetry Reading

Presented by Takoma Park Arts at Takoma Park Community Center

Four prominent local poets will read their work about the physical and emotional trauma of serious illness. The poems invoke the rigors of treatment,...

Chesapeake Songs and Stories by Janie Maneely

Presented by Takoma Park Arts

Oct 19

Chesapeake Songs and Stories by Janie Maneely

Presented by Takoma Park Arts at Takoma Park Community Center

Using interactive songs and stories, Janie Meneely brings to life the world of the Chesapeake Bay oystermen, with an emphasis on environmental...

Roaring

Presented by Best Medicine Rep

Oct 20

Roaring

Presented by Best Medicine Rep at Best Medicine Rep

An unconventional woman takes us through her memories of the 1920s in this hilarious one-person show. She’s done it all, and—just like the...

Skywatching

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 26

Skywatching

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Observatory Park

Using the City’s telescopes, look for Saturn with its rings and one of the visible nebula in the Milky Way. Hands-on activities and the observatory...

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 26

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Stop by the museum in costume for a special prize. Then make a Halloween craft.

Revels Play Space

Presented by Washington Revels

Oct 29

Revels Play Space

Presented by Washington Revels at Washington Revels

Enter a world of play and journey with your little ones through some of the parts and pieces that make up Revels performances and...

Mini Voyageurs

Presented by Washington Revels

Oct 31

Mini Voyageurs

Presented by Washington Revels at Washington Revels

Embark on a global voyage through children’s literature and music! In our new Mini Voyageurs program, picture books come to life through songs,...

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 31

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Stop by the museum in costume for a special prize. Then make a Halloween craft.

USG Undergraduate Expo

Presented by The Universities at Shady Grove

Nov 02

USG Undergraduate Expo

Presented by The Universities at Shady Grove at The Universities at Shady Grove

Jump-start your future by visiting the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) on November 2. At USG, nine Maryland universities offer their most in-demand...

Discovery Day: GIS and Maps

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Nov 10

Discovery Day: GIS and Maps

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Have fun learning about maps and Geographic Information Services (GIS). A map gallery will show visitors how the City of Gaithersburg has used GIS...

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Kids + Family

Fall After-School Workshops

Presented by Washington Revels

Sep 16

Nov 22

Fall After-School Workshops

Presented by Washington Revels at Washington Revels

Give your child a great foundation in the arts this Autumn in Washington Revels’ play-based, globally minded after-school workshops. “Revels...

Halloween Art Spooktacular

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 19

Halloween Art Spooktacular

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Join us for an afternoon of spooky artistic Halloween fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of activities designed for Halloween lovers of all...

Pumpkin Trolleyfest

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum

Oct 19 - 27

Pumpkin Trolleyfest

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum at National Capital Trolley Museum

Pumpkin Trolleyfest inclues trips to Pinson’s Pumpkin Market from 12:30pm to 3:50pm Pumpkin tokens are available in the Museum Shop.

Fall Frolic

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Oct 26

Fall Frolic

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

Fall Frolic is a festive Halloween-themed family event that is open to the public for visitors of all ages. Visitors can explore the arts through...

Saturday Family Story Sessions

Presented by Strathmore

Sep 21

Oct 26

Saturday Family Story Sessions

Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

Four Saturdays this fall, families enjoy diverse and dynamic programs from some of the best storytellers in our area. At Strathmore’s Saturday...

The Future of Transportation Day

Presented by KID Museum

Oct 20

The Future of Transportation Day

Presented by KID Museum at KID Museum

As global population continues to expand, we will need to find new ways to move people efficiently, sustainably, and safely. This Sunday, October 20,...

StoryTime Station

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 22

StoryTime Station

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

The Gaithersburg Community Museum invites you and your child to enjoy monthly book readings during “StoryTime Station,” an enriching 45-minute...

Celebrate Artivate!

Presented by Artivate

Oct 25

Celebrate Artivate!

Presented by Artivate at VisArts

Party with a Purpose! Since 1995, Artivate has presented arts-based learning programs, taught by professional teaching artists representing a wide...

The Velveteen Rabbit

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC

Nov 15

Jan 01

The Velveteen Rabbit

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

A World Premiere Play The Velveteen Rabbit November 15, 2019–January 1, 2020 Directed by Jenna Duncan Based on the book by Margery Williams Adapted...

BSO Music Box

Presented by Strathmore

Nov 23

BSO Music Box

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concert series is the perfect program for budding little music lovers. Maria Broom hosts these 30-minute...

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Art

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery

Presented by Glen Echo Pottery

Ongoing

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery

Presented by Glen Echo Pottery at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery will reopen to the public on April 6 and stay open through December. The Gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from...

"THE NEW WAVE" by Vian Borchert

Presented by The Framer's Choice Gallery

Sep 01

Oct 31

"THE NEW WAVE" by Vian Borchert

Presented by The Framer's Choice Gallery at The Framer's Choice Gallery

Artist Vian Borchert’s latest modern abstract paintings are presented at her Solo art exhibition “The New Wave” at The Framer’s Choice...

CreativitY, with a capital WHY?

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Sep 05

Nov 24

CreativitY, with a capital WHY?

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

An exhibit of creative people at work captured in action by professional photographer Larry Marc Levine. Mr. Levine is interested in watching...

Latino Art League of Greater Washington DC Gallery Exhibit

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Sep 06

Oct 28

Latino Art League of Greater Washington DC Gallery Exhibit

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Gaithersburg and The Latino Art League (TLAL) of Greater Washington DC present an exhibition...

Olney Art Association Gallery Exhibit and Reception

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Sep 13

Nov 10

Olney Art Association Gallery Exhibit and Reception

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at Kentlands Mansion

Arts on the Green presents a collection of works by members of the Olney Art Association in a juried exhibition hosted for the third year at...

Senior Art Club

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 18

Nov 13

Senior Art Club

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

In this class for older adults, our teaching artists will guide you step-by-step through art techniques designed to promote emotional and physical...

ABCs of Art (drop in)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 20

Dec 20

ABCs of Art (drop in)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Join CREATE for this weekly drop-in group designed especially for babies and toddlers, and their caregivers. Each week we’ll read a fun new story...

Elizabeth Casqueiro: Ballyhoo

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Sep 21

Nov 02

Elizabeth Casqueiro: Ballyhoo

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Focused on the games, comics, and advertisements which influenced her while she was growing up in Portugal, Elizabeth Casqueiro pays tribute to the...

Tom Greaves: Middlemost Daft

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Sep 21

Nov 02

Tom Greaves: Middlemost Daft

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

In a series of assemblages depicting the middle of an unfinished short story, Tom Greaves challenges the viewer to question what is real and what is...

Under One Roof: Raise Your Voice | A Collaborative Community Art Project

Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Sep 27

Nov 10

Under One Roof: Raise Your Voice | A Collaborative Community Art Project

Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington at Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

Under One Roof: Raise Your Voice A Collaborative Community Art Project GOLDMAN ART GALLERY September 27 – November 10 Wednesday, October 16, 4:30...

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Music

Bernard Ebb Songwriting Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Sep 12

Nov 08

Bernard Ebb Songwriting Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

2020 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards – Call for Songwriters The sixth annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards is seeking the best local songwriters! The...

Crys Matthews

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Oct 17

Crys Matthews

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Crys Matthews brings her eclectic infusion of Americana, jazz, folk, blues, bluegrass, and funk to BlackRock for a performance steeped with...

BSO Presents Brahms Symphony No. 4 Off The Cuff

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Oct 18

BSO Presents Brahms Symphony No. 4 Off The Cuff

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

Composed at the height of the Romantic period, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony is both a nod to the past and a look to the future. Marin Alsop unpacks the...

Strathmore Cabaret

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 19

Strathmore Cabaret

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Join us for an evening full of soulful Motown hits as Strathmore’s Artists in Residence take the stage to pay tribute to the legendary Stevie...

The Prodigals

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Oct 19

The Prodigals

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

The Prodigals are one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East Coast Irish scene. The band combines original lyrics and melody with a...

BSO Presents Brahms Symphony No. 4

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Oct 20

BSO Presents Brahms Symphony No. 4

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

Marin Alsop leads the Orchestra in the Prelude and Liebestod to Tristan und Isolde, Wagner’s path-breaking expression of love that can only be...

Concierto Conversatorio en Wheaton con Bach: Jesús, mi alegría (en Aleman)

Presented by ChorSymphonica

Oct 20

Concierto Conversatorio en Wheaton con Bach: Jesús, mi alegría (en Aleman)

Presented by ChorSymphonica at Hughes United Methodist Church

¡Un evento especial! Para nuestros programas anuales de Concierto de conversación de Wheaton, ChorSymphonica presenta las conferencias...

October Family Community Sing!

Presented by Carpe Diem Arts and Washington Revels

Oct 21

October Family Community Sing!

Presented by Carpe Diem Arts and Washington Revels at Seekers Church

The Carpe Diem-Revels Family Community Sing is an opportunity for singers of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the experience of singing...

Josanne Francis & Chao Tian

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 24

Josanne Francis & Chao Tian

Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

Josanne Francis and Chao Tian first met as members of Strathmore’s Artist in Residence Class of 2018, and we are still reeling from their debut...

Van Morrison & Bruce Springsteen Album Tributes

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 25

Van Morrison & Bruce Springsteen Album Tributes

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Get ready for a best of the ’70s sing-along at AMP! Known for paying tribute to rock’s biggest bands, Newmyer Flyer brings together DC’s finest...

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Theatre

Practicing Performance in Rockville

Presented by ArtStream Inc.

Sep 03

Oct 22

Practicing Performance in Rockville

Presented by ArtStream Inc. at Twinbrook Community Center

Actors will inspire each other to create unique performance pieces. Improvisation, storytelling, songwriting – the possibilities are endless in...

"Fakespeare" in Silver Spring

Presented by ArtStream Inc.

Sep 03

Oct 22

"Fakespeare" in Silver Spring

Presented by ArtStream Inc. at Round House Theatre Education Center

Improvise and create your own take on classic tales. Ever wanted to play Hamlet? Or Jane Eyre? How about Robin Hood? We will update these tales for...

Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theatre: Deadline

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 25 - 27

Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theatre: Deadline

Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

SteamedPunk! Ventures is due to drop their biggest app yet and energy billows through the office, but it’s not all positive. There’s a kink in...

"Seussical" presented by Rockville Musical Theatre

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre

Oct 25

Nov 10

"Seussical" presented by Rockville Musical Theatre

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

“Oh, the thinks you can think’ when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. Music by Stephen Flaherty...

Conor McPherson's PORT AUTHORITY

Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company

Oct 25

Nov 17

Conor McPherson's PORT AUTHORITY

Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company at The Writer's Center

A tale of the lost loves and missed opportunities of three generations of Dublin men. Per New York Times’ Ben Brantley, “Port Authority is a haunting...

Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 26

Nov 03

Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

On a beautiful day, a caped girl sets off through the woods to visit her ailing grandmother—but she’s not the only one out for a stroll. You know...

Story District's Horror Show

Presented by Strathmore

Nov 01

Story District's Horror Show

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Celebrate Halloween at AMP and enjoy a line-up of eight hilarious and heartfelt true stories about real horror shows: situations that went oh-so-very...

Artists Circle Showcase

Presented by Artists Circle

Nov 03

Artists Circle Showcase

Presented by Artists Circle at Carl Freeman Auditorium

Artists Circle Showcase is an evening of diverse entertainment, by women, for women.. That’s right: the performers, tech crew, and even the...

Magnifying The Word: Performance and Additional Pre-show Workshop at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Presented by Story Tapestries and BlackRock Center for the Arts

Nov 08

Magnifying The Word: Performance and Additional Pre-show Workshop at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Presented by Story Tapestries and BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

This interactive show brings nationally renowned spoken word artists and poets to the stage as well as in the creative lab where personal stories are...

Magician Kourosh Taie - Labor of Love

Presented by Arts on the Green

Nov 15

Magician Kourosh Taie - Labor of Love

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

Oscar Wilde once wrote that the secret to life is to appreciate the pleasure of being terribly, terribly deceived. In his one-man show, Labor of Love...

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